The Dangerous Path of Journalism in Mexico
Mexico is considered one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, according to the annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The country ranks 121 out of 180 in the press freedom index, placing it in the “red zone,” where the situation is described as serious. Journalists in Mexico face constant threats, and many have been killed in recent years due to the government’s lack of protective measures. Since Andrés Manuel López Obrador took office as president in 2018, the situation has not significantly improved. A Political Environment Hostile to the Press Violence against journalists in Mexico is not only the result of organized crime or local conflicts but is also fueled by an increasingly hostile political environment. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has taken a confrontational stance toward the media, contributing to the discrediting of journalists. His weekly program, “Who’s Who in the Lies of the Week?” is